An Album of Photographs, Documenting the Weightlifting Competions During the 9th World Festival of Youth and Students "For Solidarity, Peace, and Friendship" in Bulgaria

Vidin, Bulgaria: By the author, 1968. First Edition. Very good. Photo album with twenty seven + one tipped-in, black and white photographs; photos 9 1/2 x 7 and 5 1/2 x 3 1/2; album - 12 3/4 x 9 3/4; title-page text and illustration in an elaborate, multi-colored manuscript (in French and Bulgarian); each photo subtitled in manuscript, also in French and Bulgarian; album pages and images rippled (without affecting their integrity); very good condition. Album - brown leatherette over boards, tied with a decorative string; minor wear, very good or better condition.The album was prepared for and presented to the Vice President of the French Weightlifting Federation Jean Dame, in commemoration of the 9th World Festival of Youth and Students "For Solidarity, Peace, and Friendship," which was held in Bulgaria in July and August of 1968. The festival attracted over 20 000 people from 138 countries. The album contained photos of landmarks in the City of Vidin, where the competions took place, the vicinity, the opening ceremonies, athletes, awards, etc.